Description: AlphaBEST at Helen I. Smith Elementary is a Regular Child Care Center in Saddle Brook NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-03 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times: There were 20 children present and the staff tracked 21 children. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-02-03 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(4) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided. Violation Observed: Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided throughout the center. Children were engaged in child-selected free-play without opportunities for staff directed activities. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-02-03 | 3A:52-6.1(h)(1)(i) |
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For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: centers shall plan and implement programs that include activities that reflect the interests and skills of the children served. Violation Observed: Ensure that school-age children are involved in the planning and implementing of activities. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-02-03 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Retrain all staff on supervising and tracking children. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-03 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-03 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) |
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The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-01-03 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE AND SUBMIT THAT CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 1 STAFF |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-01-17 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) |
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The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE AND SUBMIT STAFF ORIENTATION TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FOR: 1 STAFF |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-01-17 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: ENSURE THAT AT LEAST 2 STAFF HAVE CURRENT FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATIONS AND ARE PRESENT, AT ALL TIMES, AT THE CENTER: 1 ADDITIONAL STAFF REQUIRED |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-01-17 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: ENSURE THAT THE CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY INCLUDES THE ADDRESS OF THE CURRENT LOCATION. |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-02-07 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT WRITTEN EMERGENCY PLANS THAT INCLUDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SITUATIONS, EVACUATION, DISASTER AND LOCKDOWN. |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-02-07 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH AN ALTERNATE INDOOR EVACUATION LOCATION THAT OPERATES DURING THE SAME HOURS AS THE PROGRAM. |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-01-17 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE, SUBMIT AND POST A DISCIPLINE POLICY THAT INCLUDES ACCEPTABLE ACTIONS STAFF MEMBERS MAY TAKE WHEN DISCIPLINING A CHILD. |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-01-17 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT A CURRENT TABLE OF ORGANIZATION. |
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| 2021-10-26 | 2022-01-31 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: PROVIDE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION FOR THE DIRECTOR |
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